Friday, June 26, 2026 – From Brussels to Paris
| Time | Program item | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | City Tour & Chocolate and waffle tasting | We’ll start the day right at the Hotel Amigo with the exclusive ‘Îlot Sucré’ city tour. Discover the highlights of the Belgian capital and enjoy traditional waffle and chocolate tastings. | Hotel Amigo (Rue de l’Amigo 1, 1000 Brussels) |
| 12:40 p.m. | Joint trip to Paris | A comfortable transfer for the entire delegation from Brussels to Paris. | Gare du midi |
| 3:00 p.m. | The ‘Venice of the North’ in Paris | An absolute highlight awaits you: an exclusive boat trip along the Canal Saint-Martin. With its charming locks, this waterway is somewhat reminiscent of Amsterdam and offers a very special, leisurely perspective on the city. | Musée d’Orsay (Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Evening program | Group evening program in Paris after checking in at the hotel. | Tour de Saint-Gobain (12 Place de l’Iris, 92400 Courbevoie) |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Paris Academic Day
| Time | Program item | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:05 a.m. | Leisure time | For example, you could relax with a stroll through the Tuileries Gardens or enjoy a café au lait in the Palais Royal gardens before we meet again at 11:00 sharp in front of the Fondation Cartier to continue the group program. | Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre |
| 11:00 a.m. | Fondation Cartier: A Journey Through the Present | Unlike the Louvre, which preserves European and religious history, the Fondation Cartier offers a modern approach to storytelling. The building itself has a history and houses an impressive array of art from around the world, including pieces from South America, Africa, and Korea. a) Reflection: Experience an inspiring tour that combines fashion and art and poses questions such as: Who are we now? Where do we stand as human beings? b) Inclusion: An exhibition that brings diversity to life for everyone and reflects the human condition. We will split the group into two. The first group will start the guided tour at 11.00 a.m., and the second at around 11.30 a.m. | Fondation Cartier (2 Pl. du Palais Royal, 75001 Paris) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch together at a selected restaurant in the trendy Le Marais district. | Le Marais |
| 2:30 p.m. | Shopping & Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges | Why not take the time to enjoy some personal shopping in the boutiques of the Marais, or join us for a visit to the ‘Marché des Enfants Rouges’, the city’s oldest and most charming market. | Le Marais // Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges |
| 6:00 p.m. | Evening program | Group evening program in Paris. | Columbia University (4 Rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris) |
Sunday, June 28, 2026 – Closing Day
| Time | Program item | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Morning activities | Guests can choose between an optional yoga session at the hotel or a running session in Paris. | Hotel Mélia La Défense / Paris |
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Breakfast at the hotel before departure preparations begin. | Hotel Mélia La Défense |
| 9:00 a.m. | Luggage shuttle | Luggage collection and transfer. | Hotel Mélia La Défense |
| 9:30 a.m. | Hotel check-out & meeting point | Check-out and gathering point in front of the hotel / in the lobby before the group departs. | Hotel Mélia La Défense |
| 9:30 a.m. | Special experience | Guests choose between three different Paris experiences: a vintage 2CV tour, the “Tour de CIO’s” by bike or e-bike, or a relaxed tuk-tuk tour. All routes lead to Les Invalides. | Departure from Hotel Mélia La Défense |
| 11:30 a.m. | Pétanque in the park | A friendly outdoor pétanque session at Les Invalides, offering a distinctly French group activity. | Les Invalides |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch in the park | Picnic-style lunch in the park before departure. | Les Invalides |
| 2:00 p.m. | End of event & departure | Guests collect their luggage and depart. | Les Invalides |
